| Year: | 1997 |
|---|---|
| General election: | 1997 General Election |
| Constituency: | Barnsley Central |
| Turnout: | 59.7% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Illsley, Eric | Labour | 28090 |
| Gutteridge, Simon | Conservative | 3589 |
| Finlay, Darren | Liberal Democrats | 3481 |
| Walsh, James | Referendum | 1325 |